9. Could I possibly impose on you to... Woman: Could I possibly impose on you to show my family around Beijing? Man: Impose? It would be my pleasure. I'd love to show them around. Woman: Could I possibly impose on you to take the minutes for this mee...
8. Perhaps I'm sticking my nose where it doesn't belong, but... Man: Perhaps I'm sticking my nose where it doesn't belong, but don't you think you should be a little stricter with your son? Woman: You're right. It's really none of your business. Man:...
7. Let me fill you in on... Woman: Let me fill you in on what's been happening here. Man: Please do! I'm dying to know what's going on! Woman: Let me fill you in on the results of yesterday's meeting. Man: Maybe later, I'm in a hurry now....
6. I'm getting a little concerned about... Man: I'm getting a little concerned about Tom's drinking. Woman: I know! He really seems to have a problem. Man: I'm getting a little concerned about my son's grade. Woman: A B average is nothing to worry ab...
5. What I'm getting at is... Woman: What I'm getting at is I think we should break up. Man: Good. I think so too. Thank you for not beating around the bush. Woman: What I'm getting at is you're fired. Man: What? Just like that? After all my hard work...
4. I hate to disagree with you, but... Man: I hate to disagree with you, but I think Shenzhen is cleaner than Beijing. Woman: You obviously haven't been to Beijing lately. Man: I hate to disagree with you, but English is not that easy to learn. Woman...
3. When it comes to... Why don't you just install the software yourself? When it comes to computers, I'm hopelessly lost. Why do trust his opinion so much? When it comes to English, he's an expert....
2. What is boils down to is... I just don't understand why my idea was rejected. It really is a terrific opportunity for the company. What is boils down to is we don't have enough money. Why did those two have such a difficult marriage. What is boils...
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10. Means a great deal to me This project means a great deal to our company. Ladies and gentlemen, this project means a great deal to our compnay. Our company's success means a great deal to China. Our company's success means a great deal to China. O...
